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First and only edition of Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, 55 fine floral plates by Margaret Roscoe, published in seven parts between 1829 and 1831.
First and only edition of Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, 55 fine floral plates by Margaret Roscoe, published in seven parts between 1829 and 1831.
First and only edition of Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, 55 fine floral plates by Margaret Roscoe, published in seven parts between 1829 and 1831.
First and only edition of Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, 55 fine floral plates by Margaret Roscoe, published in seven parts between 1829 and 1831.
First and only edition of Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, 55 fine floral plates by Margaret Roscoe, published in seven parts between 1829 and 1831.
First and only edition of Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, 55 fine floral plates by Margaret Roscoe, published in seven parts between 1829 and 1831.
First and only edition of Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, 55 fine floral plates by Margaret Roscoe, published in seven parts between 1829 and 1831.
First and only edition of Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, 55 fine floral plates by Margaret Roscoe, published in seven parts between 1829 and 1831.
First and only edition of Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, 55 fine floral plates by Margaret Roscoe, published in seven parts between 1829 and 1831.
First and only edition of Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, 55 fine floral plates by Margaret Roscoe, published in seven parts between 1829 and 1831.
First and only edition of Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, 55 fine floral plates by Margaret Roscoe, published in seven parts between 1829 and 1831.
First and only edition of Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, 55 fine floral plates by Margaret Roscoe, published in seven parts between 1829 and 1831.

delicate hand-colouring


ROSCOE, Margaret.

Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, consisting of representations drawn from nature of some of the most beautiful, hardy and rare herbaceous plants cultivated in the flower garden, carefully arranged according to their season of flowering, with botanical descriptions, directions for culture, &c. Engraved by R. Havell, Jun.

London, by and for R. Havell by Baldwin and Cradock, 1829-1831.

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First and only edition of these fine floral plates, published in seven parts between 1829 and 1831.

Roscoe, also known by her maiden name Margaret Lace, was an accomplished botanical artist who also illustrated her father-in-law William's work, Monandrian Plants of the Order Scitamineae. The delicate plates in the present volume were prepared by the master aquatintist Robert Havell.

First edition; 4to (28.5 x 22.5); elaborately engraved half-title dated 1831, 4 season titles, 55 hand-coloured engraved plates and aquatints, chain of ownership inscriptions between 1862 and 1969 on the front blank, loosely inserted manuscript note, scattered spotting primarily to text leaves, plates generally quite clean; contemporary red half morocco, marbled sides and endpapers, spine gilt in compartments, all edges gilt, binder's ticket of Wrightson & Webb of Birmingham, binding a little rubbed and scuffed with small worn spots at the tips, excellent condition.

Dunthorne 266; Nissen BBI 1676; Stafleu & Cowan IV, 9504.

Stock code 123192

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First and only edition of Floral Illustrations of the Seasons, 55 fine floral plates by Margaret Roscoe, published in seven parts between 1829 and 1831.

Floral Illustrations of the Seasons,

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